Typhoon

[Desertfox]

As the Year of our Lord 1916 closed, forces where in montion in the vast Pacific that would bring telling consequences on that great ocean.



Near Phoenix

As midnight neared, three blacken ships silently and carefully snaked their their way through the minefields guarding the harbor of the capital of New Switzerland.


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10 miles outside Phoenix

On a small hill near the city, camped the 5,000 men of the 501st. Their commander in deep conversation with a shadowy figure. The men silently cleaned their weapons in the darkness as the camp layed in near total darkness.


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Swiss National Library, Phoenix

Colonel Vogel was enjoying himself. The New Year's party thrown at the library was most excellent and the wine of the best quality. Now only five minutes remained. Just a couple more drinks before joining the gawkers staring at his iron beast parked outside.

"Colonel, a message very important."

What could be so important to interrupt a party? The note answered that question...


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100 miles from Phoenix

Noise and light abound aboard the seven ships of the Constellation Squadron, unlike the other rebel groups they did not need stealth. Speed, however, was of paramount importance, as the seven ships moved at their fastest cruising speed of 15 knots.


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Torres Strait

A full day's worth of work had finally freed the Tinian. She now joined her damaged sisters and the battlecruiser Monarch, for the trip to New Amsterdam. The remaining ships staying at their posts, watching the Torres Strait...


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And on that note 1916 ends for NS...